We break down the ultimate 90s country songs from female icons of the genre, just as relevant with their message now as they are today….
10. LeeAnn Rimes, One Way Ticket (Because I Can)
In this 90s track, from Rimes, she reminds women of their capacity to recover after a break-up and emotional pain – their endless capacity to start again.
9. Trisha Yearwood, ‘XXXs and OOOs (An American Girl)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYAmpeFAS-s
The ultimate 90s track from one of the greatest voices in country, Yearwood sings about hoping to live life differently to her mother – amidst her mother’s scars from a relationship – strength is the integral theme to this powerhouse track.
8. Deana Carter, Did I Shave My Legs For This?
Dare we say it the most relatable song for any girl ever? A comical song about competing for attention in a selfish relationship.
7. Jo Dee Messina, Bye Bye
This is a middle finger to excuses if we ever saw one. The fact that this was actually penned by two men makes this yet more empowering to walk away from a situation with your pride intact.
6. Reba McEntire, Is There Life Out There
Reba is as much an icon today as she was back in the 90s, continually singing songs encouraging women to take the lead. Here, Reba sings about juggling marriage and motherhood while retaining her former identity. One for the ages.
5. Faith Hill, Wild One
Like the Dixie Chicks’ track below, Faith Hill here sings about being her own independent person, wild in all its forms, and living the life the way she wants to.
4. Dixie Chicks, Wide Open Spaces
Is there a more girl-power country act out there than the Dixie Chicks? We’ll wait… All about living a free life and spreading your wings, we’re living by this creed.
3. Chely Wright, She Went Out For Cigarettes
http:/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hu-OqZ9qGeo
Maybe it’s the stance she took later in the industry, but we’ll always be a champion of Chely Wright’s. This track, taking a different approach about walking away from pain and never looking back, will forever be a relevant lesson to learn.
2. Martina McBride, This One’s For The Girls
Well it’s all in the name… For females everywhere, this one stands the test of time.
1. Shania Twain, Man! I Feel Like A Woman
This is, let’s face it, the ultimate girl power country anthem. Even belted out at the very latest end of the karaoke session, it’s still just as empowering as it was 20 years ago.
